UCM's MBA program routinely ranks highly:

Why Choose UCM? Flexible. Affordable. Convenient.

Our program uses an experiential learning approach to bring real business challenges
into the classroom, so that you can practice the skills you need to make an impact
in your organization. Program faculty incorporate management best practices as well
as practical skills including quantitative analysis, effective communication, leadership,
and teamwork. MBA graduates posess a skillset in strategic and fact-based decision
making and are prepared to assume positions of leadership.

A GMAT/GRE waiver may be considered if you have performed well in undergraduate quantitative courses
(e.g. statistics, calculus) and meet one of the following criteria:

Member of Beta Gamma Sigma honor society

Undergaduate business degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better from an AACSB
accredited institution

Earned a Masters degree from an AACSB-accredited institution (Masters does not have
to be in business)

Start Dates

The MBA program follows a mini-mester system. The shortened semesters allow UCM to
offer 6 start dates throughout the year. We're ready when you are! Our upcoming start
dates are as follows:

May 20, 2019

July 1, 2019

August 19, 2019

October 14, 2019

January 13, 2020

March 9, 2020

Due to course offering schedules and visa requirements, international students seeking
an F1 or J1 visa are eligible to apply for the January start date only. Other visa
types apply for entry in any term.

Tuition & Fees

Our MBA program is one of the most affordable in the region. Tuition and fees for
the entire 33 credit hour program is less than $16,000. Our cost is the same for online
and on-campus delivery modes, meaning that you can choose the delivery mode that best
suits your needs for each course throughout the program.

Accreditation

The University of Central Missouri's Master of Business Administration program is
accredited by AACSB International. UCM is one of only six universities in the state
of Missouri to have both business and accounting accreditations through AACSB. When
you're evaluating your MBA options, an AACSB accreditation means that the university
has met the highest standards in business education.